Ask AI: front elevation of a house

A **front elevation of a house** is a straight-on, scaled drawing that shows how the front of the house will look, including design features, materials, and proportions. It's one of the most commonly used architectural drawings for visualizing and planning building construction. ### What Is Included in a Front Elevation? - **Exterior appearance:** Windows, doors, porch, garage, and roof lines. - **Building materials:** Types of siding, brick, stone, roofing, and more. - **Architectural features:** Columns, trim, molding, balconies, chimneys, etc. - **Scale and proportions:** The relationship between the different architectural elements. - **Ground level:** Indicating where the house meets the site. - **Height dimensions:** Sometimes shown as reference points. ### Example Description For a typical single-story home, a front elevation might show: - A central entrance door with a small porch. - Two windows on either side of the door. - Gabled roof above with roofing tiles. - Steps leading up to the porch. - A garage door on the left side. - Landscaping elements such as shrubs or a lawn outline for context. ### Sample Simple Sketch (Text Representation) ``` __________________________ / \ /____________________________\ | □ □ ? □ □ | |____________________________| |______|______|______|_______| (steps) (landscaping) ``` **□ = windows, ? = door** ### Tips if You Need or Want to Draw One 1. **Start with a straight baseline for ground level.** 2. **Outline the main shape of the house (walls and roof).** 3. **Add windows, doors, and other main features.** 4. **Include design details (bricks, siding, trim).** 5. **Label materials and dimensions for clarity.** --- If you need a specific style or a professionally rendered front elevation, let me know more about the house (number of stories, roof type, features) and I can give you a more detailed sketch or advice!